IPTA Mumbai and The Mysore Association jointly hosted the Elimination Round of the 36th Inter Collegiate Drama Competition for Hindi / Urdu / Hindustani one act plays. This year IPTA Mumbai received a total 30 entries and for the first time in the history of this event, the Elimination Round was held over 5 days - from Mon 10th to Fri 14th Sept 2007 at the Mysore Association, Matunga (E). Out of the total 30 entries, 28 colleges staged their plays, while 2 colleges dropped out. A total of over 700 students have participated in the IPTA drama competition this year. According to the host organization, all 28 performances were based on different themes like – students’ issues, caste discrimination, challenges faced by differently-abled people, rural education, farmer suicides, terrorism, communal riots, workers problems, globalization, violence in trains, atrocities against women and others.

Six colleges have been selected for the Finals. The event will begin at 2:00 pm. The performances will be followed by the Prize Distribution Ceremony, in which the trophies as well as certificates of merit will be distributed.

FINALS

Date:
Saturday 22nd SEPT 2007

Time:
2.00 p.m. onwards

Venue:
TEJPAL AUDITORIUM, Gowalia Tank (Ph: 23802679)

Tickets Rs. 100/- Booking opens on Thursday, 20th Sept. at Tejpal

PLAYS IN THE FINALS
· R.A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics.

TOOT GAYE SARE BHRAM

Writer- Vinod Hadap.
Director- Pramod Shelar.

What is true knowledge and how does a common person transform into a scholar? Knowledge gained from texts is not sufficient.

· St. Gonsalo Garcia College.

COCK-EYED

Writer- Sanjay Parab.
Director- Sanjay Suman.

Based on the story of a cock-eyed boy and the problems he has to face because of being different from everyone else around him.

· Mithibai College of Arts, Science & Commerce.

CHAND BIKHRI KHADIYAN

Writer- Rajesh Vijay Shinde.
Director- Abhijeet Khade.

Raises the issue of rural education in India. The struggle of a school teacher who works against all odds.

· Ramnarain Ruia College

EK AUR MAYYAT

Writer- Raghunandan. Director- Vishal More.

How deep is caste bias in urban educated India? Are educated people progressive or at the core is each one of us divided on the basis of this centuries old system of discrimination?

· C.K.T. Arts, Science & Commerce College

HAPPY GADHDHE TO PRINCE

Writer & Director- Pramod Shelar.

India is plagued by farmer suicides taking place all over the country. But the media highlights 'lighter' issues of rural India. Do people really care about those who are dying innocent deas?

· Sathaye College

ANDHI KHIDKIYAN

Writer- Ashok Kambli. Director- Pramod Shelar.

Two retired old men pass their time by fantasizing about all they couldn't experience in their lives. They search for solace in their fantasy and try to bring joy to their mundane lives.

*The above information is courtesy IPTA Mumbai. Mumbai Theatre Guide takes no responsibility for change in schedule.